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LEISURE AND CULTURE

1. Libraries

　There are 18 libraries and 29 regional libraries within the city. Please contact the libraries directly for specific information regarding holidays, operating hours, borrowing limits, etc. Information regarding usage, events, new publications and materials, etc. is available online.

http://www.niigatacitylib.jp

　The collections of the Chuo, Matsuhama, Yamanoshita, Ishiyama, Funae, Toyano, Lifelong Learning Center (Crosspal), Sakaiwa, Uchino, Kurosaki, Kameda, Tsukigata, Iwamuro, and Katahigashi libraries can be searched online (by PC and mobile phone). Further, if you obtain a password at one of the above libraries, you can make use of the following services.
From library collection search from internet terminals within the library (OPAC) and the Internet
  • Confirm the status of borrowed and reserved materials
  • Extend checkout period
  • Apply for and cancel reservations
  • Send reservation inquiries via email

How to Apply for a Library Card

　Please submit an application form to the librarian. You will need to present proof of your address. An alien registration card, insurance certificate, driver’s license, etc. will be accepted.

*In the Chuo Library (Honpoto), and Lifelong Learning Center (Crosspal) libraries there is an international corner with lots of materials in foreign languages. Please feel welcome to make use of them. There are a wide range of materials in English, Chinese, Korean and Russian, including books, newspapers, magazines, and picture books.

Community Libraries Address Tel.
Chuo(Honpoto) 2-1-10 Akashi, Chuo-ku 025-246-7700
Toyosaka 1-1-35 toei-cho, Kita-ku 025-387-1123
Matsuhama 1-7-1 Matsuhama, Kita-ku 025-387-1771
Yamanoshita 4-12 Furukawa-cho, Higashi-ku 025-250-2920
Ishiyama 1-1-12 Ishiyama, Higashi-ku 025-250-2940
Funae 1-4385-1 Tsukefune-cho , Chuo-ku 025-223-3235
Toyano 3-3-1 Shinwa, Chuo-ku 025-285-2372
Shogai Gakushu Center 3-2086 Isizuecho dori, Chuo-ku 025-224-2120
Kameda 1-2-4 Kameda shinmei-cho, Konan-ku 025-381-2728
Niitsu 6-2 Nippo-cho, Akiha-ku 0250-22-0097
Shirone 383 tanaka, Minami-ku 025-372-5510
Tsukigata 1417 Tsukigata, Minami-ku 025-375-3001
Sakaiwa 3-1-1 Terao-kami, Nishi-ku 025-260-3242
Uchino 603 Uchino-machi, Nishi-ku 025-261-0032
Kurosaki 746-4 Kanemaki, Nishi-ku 025-377-5300
Nishikawa 2046 Sone, Nishikan-ku 0256-88-0001
Iwamuro 889-1 Nishinaka, Nishikan-ku 0256-82-4433
Katahigashi 10 Sanbo, Nishikan-ku 0256-70-5141
Nigorikawa 2607 Niizaki, Kita-ku 025-246-7700(*1)
Minamihama 2070 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku "
Kizaki 3227 Kizaki, Kita-ku 025-387-1123(*2)
Okagata 4601 Nagatoro, Kita-ku "
Nagaura 1834-1 Nagaba, Kita-ku "
Hayadori 37-1 Hayadori, Kita-ku "
Ogata 615-1 Ebigase, Higashi-ku 025-246-7700(*1)
Kido 4-2-6 Nakayama, Higashi-ku "
Silver-pia Ishiyama 10-13 Ishiyama Danchi, Higashi-ku "
Sekiya 3-148-1 Sekiyashowa-cho, Chuo-ku "
Oeyama 401 Hosoyama, Konan-ku "
Sonoki 2-7-2 Amano, Konan-ku "
Ryokawa 821-8 Sakaya-machi, Konan-ku "
Yokogoshi 3-2-8 Yokogoshi-chuo, Konan-ku 025-385-2043
Ogikawa 5-1-50 Nakano, Akiha-ku 0250-22-0097(*3)
Kanazu 597 Furutsu, Akiha-ku 0250-22-0097(*3)
Kosudo 117-1 Kosudo, Akiha-ku 0250-38-2234
Ajikata 1544 Ajikata, Minami-ku 025-373-4788
Masago 4-9-30 Masago, Nishi-ku 025-246-7700(*1)
Nishi Uchino 11810 Uchino Kamishin-machi, Nishi-ku "
Kobari 1-12-12 Kobari Nishi, Nishi-ku "
Akatsuka 2280-2 Akatsuka, Nishi-ku "
Aoyama 6-16-20 Aoyama, Nishi-ku "
Nakanokoya 590-4 Nakanokoya, Nishi-ku "
Kurosaki Hokubu 4-1-1 Tokimeki Nishi, Nishi-ku "
Nakanokuchi 310 Nakanokuchi, Nishikan-ku 025-375-5008
Maki 635 Maki-ko, Nishikan-ku 0256-72-3329
Mineoka 1633-9 Washinoki, Nishikan-ku 0256-73-4055
Urushiyama 6001-56 Mabori, Nishikan-ku 0256-73-2660
*1 Chuo Library　*2 Toyosaka Library　*3 Niitsu Library


1.Address and Telephone / 2.Days Closed / 3.Hours Open / 4.Lending Service / 5.Location

Niigata Prefectural Library
(Niigata Kenritsu Toshokan)

　A variety of foreign language newspapers are available, including the New York Times, Izvestiia, People’s Daily, Dong-a-Ilbo, and Minju Chosun.
  1. 3-1-2 Meike Minami, Chuo-ku
    Telephone: 025-284-6001
    website: http://www.pref-lib.niigata.niigata.jp
  2. Mondays, the 3rd Thursday of each month (Friday when Thursday is holiday) Dec.29-Jan.4
    Special inventory period (less than two weeks a year).
  3. Tue. - Fri. : 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, Dec. 28: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  4. Up to 10 books per person may be checked out at one time for a maximum of 15 days. Please apply for the lending service by providing an identification card as proof of name and address.
  5. An 8 minute walk from the “Yakyujo, Kagakukan Mae” bus stop.

Niigata University Library
(Niigata Daigaku Fuzoku Toshokan)

　Even those who are not university students or employees may access the stacks.
　Accessible foreign newspapers and magazines:
　Newspapers: Chosun Ilbo; Observer
　Magazines: Time; New Yorker; Der Spiegel; L’Express
  1. Address: 8050, Ikarashi 2-nocho, Nishi-ku Niigata City
    Telephone: 025-262-6219
  2. During school breaks the university library is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. It is also closed on the day of the entrance ceremony, the period around New Year’s Eve (Dec.27-Jan.4), the days of the entrance examination, the University Entrance Exam Center’s test days, and days that the library director decides to close it temporarily.
  3. Regular hours:
    Weekdays: 8:30 to 22:00
    Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 10:00 to 17:00
    Hours during school breaks:
    Weekdays: Open 8:30 to 17:00;
    Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays: Closed
  4. A person may borrow up to two books for 15 days. Use of the library is granted to those over the age of 20 who reside in Niigata Prefecture. When registering, please remember to bring id verifying your name, address, and birth date.
  5. The most convenient bus stop for accessing the library is “Shindai Nakamon”.

Niigata Seiryo University Library
(Niigata Seiryo Daigaku Toshokan)
Niigata Seiryo University Junior College Library
(Niigata Seiryo Daigaku Tanki Daigaku Toshokan)

  1. 1-5939 Suido-cho, Chuo-ku
    Telephone: 025-230-7748
  2. Sundays, holidays, junior college entrance day, university entrance day, Founding Day (Apr. 23), summer vacation (Aug. 13 - 25), year-end vacation (Dec. 28 - Jan. 4), a special inventory period (Mar. 25 - 31)
  3. Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  4. Up to 3 books per person for 2 weeks
  5. A 4 minute walk from “Matsunami-cho Icchome” bus stop.
    *The library works on a registration system. A library card (valid for 2 years) will be issued for ¥500 (to those 18 years of age and over). Please come in person and bring your driver’s licence or Health Insurance certificate for proof of identification.

Niigata University of International and Information Studies
Information Center (Library)
(Niigata Kokusai Joho Daigaku Joho Senta (Toshokan)

  1. 3-1-1 Mizukino, Nishi-ku
    Telephone: 025-239-3760
  2. Sundays, holidays, June 8 (University Foundation Day), entrance and graduation ceremony days, Dec. 26-Jan. 6, other days decided by the school.
  3. (When classes are being held)
    *Mon.-Fri.: 9:00a.m.-8:00p.m.
    *Saturday: 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
    (When classes are not being held: Feb. 1-Mar. 14)
    *Mon.-Fri.: 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
    *Saturday: 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
    (Holidays: Aug. 1-Sept. 20, Dec. 21-25, Mar. 15-Apr. 5)
    *Mon.-Fri.: 9:00a.m.-5:30p.m.
    *Saturday: Closed
  4. Each person can check out a maximum of ２books for up to 15days.
  5. A 10 minute walk from “Echigo-Akatsuka Station” of the Echigo Line.
    *The library works on a registration system (18 years old and over, and a resident of Niigata Prefecture). A library card will be issued (¥500). Please　bring　your　driver’s license or Alien Registration Card for proof of identification.
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